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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1867122

COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Financials

$666K$654K2023$865K$860K2024$939K$849K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$938,888$848,538$90,350$541,908$111,166$430,742
December 31, 2024990$865,468$859,719$5,749$432,972$93,710$339,262
December 31, 2023990$666,156$653,920$12,236$401,616$68,103$333,513
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$870,644
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,427
Net income from fundraising events
$57,817
Other revenue
$57,817

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$113,476
Other salaries and wages
$334,890
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$552,035
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,200
Occupancy
$25,200
Travel
$5,322
Depreciation
$29,597
Program services (functional)
$526,876
Management and general (functional)
$207,278
Fundraising (functional)
$114,384

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$432,972
Total assets, end of year
$541,908
Total liabilities, end of year
$111,166
Net assets, end of year
$430,742
Publicly traded securities
$11,051
Net assets without donor restrictions
$430,742
Gross receipts
$972,803
Employees
10
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GRACE SUTHERLAND SMITHExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$113,476
BROOKE COPLONVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON DEANBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY HUNTSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
JERRON BARNESBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDSEY SEXTONPresident
Trustee or director
4$0
NANCY CONWAYPast President
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREW FOLEYTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER KIMBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
LUKE LANDLINAISBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
VANITA LYTLE-SHERRILLBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
SARA MCNALLYBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH MOSSBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
EMILY WEAVERBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY ZAMATABoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLINE CHAMBERLAINBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW FOLEYTREASURER
Officer
20$0
CATHY HUNTSECRETARY
Officer
20$0
LINDSEY SEXTONPRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
BROOKE COPLONVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ED COLETREASURER
Officer
20$0
NANCY CONWAYPRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
LINDSEY SEXTONVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
BROOKE COPLONSECRETARY
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 158309, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-8309
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LINDSEY SEXTON, PO BOX 158309, NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Signed the 990
LINDSEY SEXTON, President
Phone
(615) 353-4235
Return prepared by
Hoskins & Company PC

Mission

The Council on Aging of Greater Nashville d/b/a AgeWell Middle Tennessee(the Organization) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve asa trusted resource and to advance solutions for the critical needs of olderadults and caregivers. AgeWell supports older adults and caregivers across13 counties in Middle Tennessee through programs, advocacy, communityeducation and print and online resources. The Organization identifiesissues and challenges related to aging and develops and facilitatescollaborative solutions to address those needs. The Organization alsoprovides information, resources, and support to older adults, caregivers,and the community at large.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESET: Financial Empowerment Collaborative - RESET, which stands forRaising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving, is a collaborative, financialempowerment network that AgeWell created with United Way and severaltrusted community partners (NeedLink Nashville, FiftyForward, TN JusticeCenter, Metro Action Commission) to help older adults in Davidson Countyimprove their financial stability and security. Services include benefiteligibility screening and application assistance, one-on-one financialcounseling, emergency rent and utility assistance and referral tosupplemental income opportunities. In 2025, RESET partners assisted 4,153Nashvillians aged 50 and older with 4,445 benefit applications valued at$2,800,190. In addition, 238 RESET clients received financial counseling atthe Financial Empowerment Center resulting in $114,641 in total cumulativeincreased savings and $1,208,103 in reduced debt.
    Expenses $207,444 · revenue $240,318
  • Advocacy - AgeWell leads advocacy for older adults and caregivers through the TN Coalition for Better Aging, coordinating collective advocacy with organizational and individual members. We also serve on state and local advisory committees ensuring that the needs of older adults and caregives are prioritized, and the strategic plans address critical needs like attainable, accessible housing, transportation and long-term services and supports.Helpline - AgeWell's Helpline provides information and referral assistance to older adults, caregivers and professional, connecting them with needed resources in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Our Helpline Coordinator triages callers and conducts intake screenings and enrollment for both the Eldercare Coach and RESET programs. In 2025, 1,057 older adults and caregivers received information and referral assistance through AgeWell's Helpline.
    Expenses $134,607 · grants $134,607
  • Eldercare Coach - AgeWell's Eldercare Coach program provides personalized guidance and decision support tools for anyone caring for an aging loved one. Caregivers utilizing the program can access trusted information, support and expert guidance through caregiver phone consultations, educational prograns and print and online resources. AgeWell also partners with employers and congregations who want offer Eldercare Coach to their employees and members. In 2025, 187 caregivers received phone consultations with 100% reporting that their concerns were addressed, and 1063 caregivers particaipated in 15 eldercare educational presentations.
    Expenses $124,299 · revenue $145,804
  • Director of Services - AgeWell's Directory of Services is the onlt comprehensive and impartial resource guide for older adults, caregivers, and professionals in Middle Tennessee - available in print and online. Print copies are available for free for older adults and family caregivers at all public libraries in our 13-county service area in Middle Tennessee, thanks to directory sponsors. In 2025, we we distributed more than 20,000 copies of the print directory, and had 15,000 online directory users with 8,800 page views each month.
    Expenses $60,526 · revenue $86,527

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-1867122
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$541,908
Income (IRS master file)
$972,803

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$938,888$848,538$541,908XML
990December 2024$865,468$859,719$432,972XML
990December 2023$666,156$653,920$401,616XML
990December 2022$534,041$533,947$454,844IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1867122).

Questions about COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE

What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE is 62-1867122.
Is COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LINDSEY SEXTON.
Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,476 (GRACE SUTHERLAND SMITH, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does COUNCIL ON AGING OF GREATER NASHVILLE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $938,888, expenses of $848,538 and total assets of $541,908 at year end.

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